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Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Efficacy of NEIDS in North East
Feedback has been received on North East Industrial Development Scheme , 2017 from various Industry Associations including Federation of Industry and Commerce of North Eastern Region  besides the State Governments.
One of main concerns expressed by FINER was delay in grant of registration to the industrial units under NEIDS, 2017. Since then the process has been further streamlined. States have been requested to forward the proposals from District Industries Centres and State Nodal Authorities in a time bound manner. Empowered Committee  meeting is held on a monthly basis. So far 530 proposals with projected investment of about Rs. 3343 crore have been approved by the EC. Approved investments take 1-2 years to fructify or reach commercial production stage.
The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office , NITI Aayog has been entrusted with the evaluation study of the NEIDS, 2017, as per Department of Expenditure’s guidelines issued vide OM F. NO. 42/PF-II/2014 dated the 08.12.2020 for formulation and approval of public funded schemes.
This information was given by Minister for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Shri.G.Kishan Reddy in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Rural Development
87 Mobilization camps organized by Rural Self Employment Training Institutes across the country as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
37.81 lakh candidates trained in 64 courses and 26.65 lakh candidates settled into self-employment under RSETIs
As part of the ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, Rural Self Employment Training Institutes organized around 87 ‘mobilisation camps’ across the country between 30th July and 5th August, 2021. Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav is a series of events to be organised by the Government of India to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence. The Mahotsav will be celebrated as a Jan-Utsav in the spirit of Jan-Bhagidari throughout the length and breadth of the country.
A total of 87 mobilisation camps were organised across 87 districts in 19 states and 2 UTs. During the mobilisation drives, not only were the participants made aware of the variety of courses they can select from but activities like plantation drives, mask and ration distribution etc. were also weaved in to attract larger numbers.
A total of 37.81 lakh candidates have been trained under RSETIs in 64 courses  aligned and 5 MoRD approved) and 26.65 lakh candidates have been settled into self-employment. The programme is currently being implemented in 28 States and 7 UTs with 585 functioning RSETIs sponsored by 23 leading Banks .
RSETI  programme is a three-way partnership between Ministry of Rural Development, State Governments and Sponsor Banks. The Banks are mandated to open at least one RSETI in their lead district to provide training to rural youth to take up self-employment/ entrepreneurship ventures. RSETI program runs with an approach of short-term training & long-term hand holding of entrepreneurs. Rural poor youth between the age group of 18-45 years are eligible to join trainings. The RSETIs have become established as pioneers in capturing the aspirations of the rural poor youth and turning them into profitable entrepreneurs by training them in domain and entrepreneurial skills.
Mobilisation camps are an integral component of the programme as these provide ample opportunities to reach out to probable candidates and inform them about the scheme and its provisions. Amongst the activities conducted during such drives, attendees are made to play a number of financial games.
RSETI, Champawat
RSETI, Hajipur
RSETI, Durg
RSETI, Haridwar
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.53 Cr
Over 4.12 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 24,043
2,112 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.76%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.97%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.53 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.12 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10415373
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2nd Dose
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10120383
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Precaution Dose
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7067793
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18437114
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2nd Dose
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17720134
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Precaution Dose
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13742922
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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41227878
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2nd Dose
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32326914
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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62003360
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2nd Dose
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53309378
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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561404190
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2nd Dose
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516276208
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Precaution Dose
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100383526
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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204047129
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2nd Dose
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197066915
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Precaution Dose
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50645217
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127680506
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2nd Dose
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123213459
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Precaution Dose
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48299927
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Precaution Dose
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22,01,39,385
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Total
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2,19,53,88,326
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 24,043. Active cases now constitute 0.05% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.76%. 3,102 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,40,87,748.
2,112 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 2,09,088 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 89.98 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.97% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.01%.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and United Nations on a ‘Way Finding Application’ to be used in the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal for signing of an agreement between the Government of India and the United Nations on a ‘Way Finding Application’ to be used in the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva .
The United Nations  is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States. India is a founding member of the United Nations.
The United Nations Office at Geneva , consisting of five buildings and 21 floors, is housed at the historic Palais des Nations. Large number of delegates, members of civil society and general public visit UNOG to participate in various meetings and conventions.
Keeping in view the complexity of buildings and huge participation, there was a requirement of a navigational application which can help the visitors and other delegates in finding their way inside the premises while adhering to all security perspectives.
While the Global Positioning System  based Apps function in open space, a more precise in-building navigational App will assist the visitors in locating the room and offices.
The project of development of ‘Way Finding Application’ has been conceptualized as donation from the Government of India to UN on the occasion of its 75th anniversary in 2020. The estimated financial implication for development deployment and maintenance of the App is $ 2 Million.
The project consists of development deployment and maintenance of a software-based ‘Way Finding Application’ to facilitate navigation in the Palais des Nations premises of UNLG. The application will enable users to find their way from point to point within the 21 floors spread across five buildings of UNOG. The App will work on Android and iOS devices with an internet connection. The development of the App has been entrusted to Centre for Development of Telematics , an autonomous telecom Research & Development centre of Department of Telecommunications , Government of India.
The project will be significant contribution from the Government of India to UN. The project will not only highlight the technical capabilities of India but also enhance the prestige of country at the UN level platform. The App will make India’s presence felt in the UN and showcase its soft power in the form of strong software technology expertise – a ‘Made in India’ App in the mobiles of who come from across the globe.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves Special Package for Irrigation Projects in Vidarbha, Marathwada and other chronically drought prone areas of Rest of Maharashtra
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of Centrally Sponsored-Scheme for completion of 83 Minor Irrigation projects and 8 major/medium irrigation projects of Marathawada, Vidharbha and drought prone areas of the rest of Maharashtra.
Impact:
Completion of these projects will ensure assured source of water to the farmers in the command area of these projects. This will increase yield of their crops and thereby increase the income of the farmers.
Details:
The special package shall help in creation of additional potential of 3.77 L Hectares. In Marathawada, Vidharbha and drought prone areas of rest of Maharashtra.
The projects included under special package are over and above the 26 major/ medium projects of Maharashtra having ultimate potential of 8.501 Ha being funded under PMKSY-AIBP, which are planned to be completed by December,2019.
Progress of the projects would be monitored by State as well as Central Water Commission.
Financial Implications:
The overall balance cost of the projects as on 01.04.2018 is estimated to be Rs. 13,651.61 crore.
This amounts @ 25% of the balance cost of these 91 projects as on 01.04.18 as well as 25% reimbursement for the expenditure incurred during 2017-18, keeping in view that funding of these projects is under consideration since 2017-18, would be provided. Total Central Assistance to be provided for implementation of these projects is Rs. 3,831.41 crore. Rest is to be provided by Government of Maharashtra. It is also envisaged that State Share may be arranged through NABARD.
Benefits and Employment Generation:
On completion of the projects, the utilization of irrigation potential of about 3.77 lakh ha will transform the agriculture scenario of the region resulting in generation of substantially more employment opportunities through increase in cropping intensity, change in cropping pattern, agro processing and other ancillary activities.
Moreover, implementation of scheme will generate employment of approximately 341 lakh man-days for unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled workers.
Background:
Maharashtra has experienced hydrological and agricultural drought during the years 2012 to 2016. The situation has been worst in Vidharbha and Marathawada region with unfortunate incidence of suicides by farmers been reported there. Also Drought Prone Areas  in rest of Maharashtra have experienced distress in the recent years. These projects are ongoing, yet, they are languishing due to fund constraints as informed by the State Government. The completion of balance works of these projects will help in creation of additional 3.77 lakh hectare of irrigation potential and assured source of water to the farmers in the command area of these projects. This will increase yield of their crops and thereby increase the income of the farmers.
Prime Minister's Office
PM wishes Civil Servants on the occasion of Civil Services Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has wished all Civil Servants on the occasion of Civil Services Day.
In a tweet Shri Modi, said:
“Best wishes to all Civil Servants on the occasion of Civil Services Day. In different terrains and across different sectors, they are working tirelessly to help our citizens and enhance national progress. May they keep serving the nation with the same zeal.”
Ministry of Home Affairs
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Italian Republic on Cooperation in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised about the Memorandum of Understanding  between the National Disaster Management Authority  of the Republic of India and the Department of Civil Protection of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic on Cooperation in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management.
Benefits:
The MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management which was signed between the NDMA of the Republic of India and the Department of Civil Protection of the Presidency of the Council Ministers of the Italian Republic.
The MoU seeks to put in place a system, whereby both India and Italy will benefit from the Disaster Management mechanisms of each other and it will help in strengthening the areas of preparedness, response and capacity building in the field of Disaster Management.
The MoU on cooperation in the Field of Disaster Risk Reduction and management between the NDMA of the Republic of India and the Department of Civil Protection of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic was signed in June, 2021.
Ministry of Rural Development
Boost to Rural Road connectivity
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana beyond 12th Five Year Plan period
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana  beyond 12th Five Year Plan period. It will help in connecting 38,412 habitations at an estimated cost of Rs. 84,934 crore . The fund sharing pattern will be same.
Habitation  would be covered by March, 2019. PMGSY-II and habitations under identified LWE blocks  would be covered by March 2020.
Initially the targets of PMGSY were to be achieved by March 2022, however, the sunset date of achievement of PMGSY-I was pre-poned to March, 2019, with enhanced fund allocation and changed funding pattern i.e. in the ratio of 60:40 between the Centre and State for all States except for 8 North Eastern and 3 Himalayan States  for which it is 90:10. The Task of connecting 1,78,184 eligible unconnected habitations under PMGSY on its way towards completion by March, 2019. So far, 95% habitations  have been sanctioned, of which 91% habitations  have been connected including 16,380 habitations connected by the States from their own resources. Against the sanctioned length of 6,58,143 km, 5,50,601 km road length has been completed. Under, PMGSY-II, against the target length of 50,000 km works of upgradation almost 32,100 km road length have been sanctioned in 13 States, which have transited to PMGSY-II. Against the sanctions issued, 12,000 km road length has been completed up to March, 2018.
Background:
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana  was launched on 25" December, 2000 with the objective to provide All-Weather road connectivity to the eligible unconnected habitations in rural areas of Country. The programme envisages connecting all unconnected habitations with a population of 500 persons  and above in plain areas. Also eligible are the unconnected habitations with 250 persons and above  in Special Category States' namely North-East, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand, the Desert areas  and 88 Selected Tribal and Backward districts as identified by the Ministry of Home Affairs/Planning Commission. For Most intensive Integrated Action Plan  blocks as identified by Ministry of Home Affairs, the unconnected habitations with population 100 and above  is eligible to be covered under PMGSY.
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Special Service and Features
IIT Madras Calls for Applications for Executive MBA Degree Program: Last date to apply is 10thOctober 2022
Indian Institute of Technology Madrashas called for applications for its Executive MBA  Degree Program, which is designed specifically for mid-career working professionals.
This two-year program is a rigorous yet practice-oriented curriculum offered by the IIT Madras’sDepartment of Management Studies, which is ranked in the top 10 Business schools in the NIRF 2022 Ranking.
The USP of the EMBA program is that it offers state-of-the-art knowledge in sync with industry requirements in domains such as digital economy, global strategy, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
The program offers exposure to social Media and internet Marketing, which is vital to any contemporary business, the economics of platforms, and global business management. Other important subjects include cyber security and applications, and business models and innovation.The students would also get exposure to technical aspects such as modern manufacturing processes and 3D printing, among others.
Applications are open from today, 5th September 2022. The last date to apply is 10th October 2022. Interested candidates can apply online at https://doms.iitm.ac.in/emba/
Speaking about the EMBA program Prof. M.Thenmozhi, Head, Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras, said, “The EMBA program of the department has been steadily receiving overwhelming support from the industry. The students are diverse with an average experience of 11 years and come from different domains in the industry. The program leverages the Department’s strong faculty resources, cutting-edge research, and experiential learning.”
The major aspects of the course include equipping mid-career working professionals with the following:
- Deep functional and broad industrial domain knowledge,
- Integrative perspective of boundary-spanning business decisions, and
- Leadership traits to contribute to a global business setup
The program is designed for blended weekend learning . The classes, which will be held over alternate weekends, will begin in January 2023.
The eligibility for admissions includesBachelor’s Degree with first class marks in any discipline, and a minimum of three years of industry experience. The selection would be through anEntrance Examination and Personal Interview conducted by the Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras.
The structure of the EMBA programme is:
- A Functional Foundation - that provides theoretical, conceptual, and insightful understanding of major functions and department roles in businesses
- Integrated Perspective – which helps develop strategic perspectives on cross-functional challenges and inter-department synergies.
- Global Leadership –which explores growth, profitability, and sustainability avenues in local and global business contexts.
- Three Capstone projects designed for developing deeper insight into the application of advanced management concepts.
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Ministry of Defence
BEML hands over dividend worth Rs 5.625 crore to Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh
Defence Public Sector Undertaking  Bharat Earth Movers Limited  paid dividend worth Rs 5.625 crore to Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today. The cheque was handed over by Chairman and Managing Director  of BEML Dr Deepak Kumar Hota.
The Company has declared dividend of Rs six per share, i.e.,60 per cent of the equity share capital, which amounts to Rs 24.99 crore for the financial year  2019-20.
Incorporated in 1964, BEMLis Schedule ‘A’DPSU, under the Ministry of Defence  engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and after-sales-service of a wide range of products for core sectors of economy such as coal, mining, steel, cement, power, irrigation, construction, road building, defence, railway and metro transportation system &aerospace.
The BEML is a listed Company and the Government holds 54.03 per cent of the total paid up capital of the Company. Under its Defence segment, the BEML offershigh mobility &recovery vehicles, bridge systems, vehicles for missile projects, tank transportation trailers, milrailwagons, mine ploughs, crash fire tenders, aircraft towing tractors, aircraft weapon loading trolley, etc.
As on today, the Company is having an order book position of over Rs11500 crore which is under execution.This includes supply of India’s biggest designed & developed 190T Dump Trucks to CIL, Driverless Metro cars  to MMRDA and High Mobility Trucks for Bridge Systems and Missile systems to Defence Services.
Secretary  Shri Raj Kumar, other senior officials of MoD and the DPSU were present on the occasion.
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Department of Space
New Space India Ltd. incorporated as a new commercial arm of D/o Space: Finance Minister
Company to spearhead commercialization of various space products
Presenting the General Budget 2019-20 in the Parliament today, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman said that a Public Sector Enterprise viz. New Space India Limited  has been incorporated as a new commercial arm of Department of Space to tap the benefits of the Research & Development carried out by ISRO.
The Company will spearhead commercialization of various space products including production of launch vehicles, transfer to technologies and marketing of space products. The Minister said that, “India has emerged as a major space power with the technology and ability to launch satellites and other space products at globally low cost. Time has come to harness this ability commercially”.
The Budget Estimates for Department of Space for FY 2019-20 is Rs 12,473.26 crore as compared to the RE of Rs 11,200 crore in FY 2018-19.
Outlay of major schemes:

Schemes 2018-19  2019-20 
Space Technology  6993 8408
Space Applications 1595 1885
INSAT Satellite Systems 1330 884